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Calculate upcoming business day from date (Updated)

Calculates the next business day based upon the work weeklength, number of days from the start date and a list of holiday dates kept in a table called HolidayDate.Created this script for determining the next banking day from 2 days after a request for wiring funds. Can be used for things like calculating shipping dates […]

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2006-01-19 (first published: )

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Script Login Roles Permissions in all DBSs

Populate @list variable with account(s) to script. Save output to recreate:Login, Password,Default DB,Server Roles,DB Access,DB Roles,DB Object PermissionsDB level permissions are scripted in all databases. Can recreate a single login, or accepts comma delimted list of logins.NOTE:Stored procedures are created in Master, but are deleted

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2006-01-19 (first published: )

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Create Excel XLS from T-SQL

This is a T-SQL script that uses OLE, ADO, Jet4 ISAM, and Linked Server to create and populate an Excel Workbook (XLS) file from T-SQL query. If the Excel Worksheet exists, the query will append to the "table". The code is designed to be used by SQL Agent and to append to the step output […]

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2006-01-18 (first published: )

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Script ALL DTS packages on server to text files

This VB script allows you to search DTS packages for keywords, etc. It is also useful for quickly locating what server a given package is on. This is very useful for debugging. Example - you want to know the name of every DTS package the touches a certain table. The text files generated contain the […]

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2006-01-18 (first published: )

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SP_WHO_3 - A Very Powerful Utility for All DBAs

SP_WHO_3 is a very powerful utility for all DBAs. It displays processes connected to the system and what they are doing. It can find blocking processes, can return the Input Buffer for everything in the recordset returned, and provides immense filtering and sorting capabilities. It's designed to be extremely efficient, yet it provides many more […]

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2006-01-17 (first published: )

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List any Object In Any Database On Server

I found my self in a fimilar situation where I wanted to modify a table but was not sure how heavily it was used. So I started out with a script that just searched for a table. Then I tought to my self...self...What about all those times you want to expand a column or drop […]

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2006-01-16 (first published: )

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SQL 2000 Data & Log file info for all DB's

Returns information about all the data / log files on a server, such as total file size, % used & free, etc.Can be set to filter out db's you don't want to monitor.When edited to allow the "update usage", numbers reported will be more accurate.Note: if you edit to allow update usage and intend to […]

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2006-01-12 (first published: )

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Script Table Data to Insert Statements

This script will create a series of insert statements for a given table. It does not support every single data type in every way and has some limitations. If you add any enhancements, please send them to me at bbyrd@intellithought.com so I can update it here. Update (28 Feb 2005): Added support/Fixed bug with smalldatetime […]

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2006-01-11 (first published: )

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Using OPENJSON

I have some data in a table that looks like this:

BeerID BeerName    brewer               beerdescription
1      Becks       Interbrew            Beck's is a German-style pilsner beer 
2      Fat Tire    New Belgium          Toasty malt, gentle sweetness, flash of fresh hop bitterness.
3      Mac n Jacks Mac & Jack's Brewery This beer erupts with a floral, hoppy taste
4      Alaskan Amber Alaskan Brewing     Alaskan Brewing Amber Ale is an "alt" style beer
8      Kirin       Kirin Brewing         Kirin Ichiban is a Lager-type beer
If I run this, what is returned?
select t1.key
    from openjson((select t.* FROM Beer AS t for json path)) t1

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